3d imaging

tool: Autodesk 3ds Max

Purpose: 

Autodesk 3ds Max (formerly 3D Studio MAX) is an open source graphics software tool used by video game developers, motion picture studios and architectural visualisers for modelling and animation projects. One of the most advanced 3D modelling tools in the industry, 3ds Max has been utilised by many CGI-animated films such as Avatar and 2012 to generate computer graphics alongside live acting.

Features: 
  • Create parametric and organic objects with polygonal and freeform tools
  • Character Studio enables life-like virtual character animation
  • Scene Explorer provides hierarchical views of complex scene data and analysis
  • Wide range of creative textures, planar mapping and layering options
  • MAXScript built-in scripting language automates repetitive tasks and assists with new tool and interface development
  • Multiple user collaborations
  • Customisable and intutive user interface
A&H use case 1 description: 
The project created a highly detailed 3D computer reconstruction of the site of the Theatre of Pompey, linked to its extensive textual, photographic, and graphic documentation.
A&H use case 2 description: 
The project used 3ds Max to produce life-size 3D models of Greek and Roman comedy and tragedy masks from their original miniatures.
A&H use case 3 description: 
The project used traditional 3D modelling to reconstruct architect Labrouste's bridge, which was used in a pilot cinematic investigation digitally exploring architectural history.
Creator: 
Autodesk Inc
Practice-led research: 
Animation
3d graphic design
3d modelling - vector
Data structuring and enhancement: 
Animation
3d modelling - interactive
3d modelling - vector
lifecycleStage: 
creation
structuring
publishing
Data publishing and dissemination: 
Interface design
Resource sharing
Tags: 
Animation
3d graphic design
cgi
open source
3D Software
computer graphics
3d imaging
video_games
cinema
3d modelling
architecture
Alternate tool(s): 

Maya, Poser, Blender

Software/programming languages used: 
3D Studio Max
Autodesk 3ds Max
Platform: 
Microsoft Windows
Licence: 
Proprietary
Specifications: 
Autodesk Drawing eXchange Format (DXF)
Maya binary (.mb)
Maya ASCII (.ma)
Maya IFF (.iff)
Alias StudioTools (.wire)
OpenFlight (.flt)
Wavefront (.obj)
RenderMan (.rib)
RealTime Game format (.rtg)
Game Exchange 2 (.ge2)
STEP (.stp .step .ste)
IGES (.igs .iges)
VRML (.vrm .vrml)
By danafarra at Wed, 09/06/2010 - 17:11

tool: Mercury Amira

Purpose: 

Mercury Amira is a multifaceted tool that allows for integration, manipulation, and visualisation of large sets of data. Automatic and interactive segmentation tools support processing of 3D image data.

Features: 

• One platform for visualizing, analyzing and presenting
• Very large data sets are easily accessible with specific readers
• C++ coding wizard for technical extension and customization

A&H use case 1 description: 
Amira was used on the North Sea Palaeolandscapes project to visualise and analyse the vast amounts of data that were collected.
Publisher: 
Visage Imaging GmbH
Creator: 
Mercury Software Systems
Data publishing and dissemination: 
Desktop publishing and pre-press
Specifications: 
C++
Communication and collaboration: 
Graphical interaction (asynchronous)
Data analysis: 
Content analysis
Image segmentation
Visualisation
Spatial data analysis
lifecycleStage: 
structuring
analysis
publishing
Discipline: 
Archaeology
History
Visual Arts
Data capture: 
2d scanning and photography
3d scanning
Geophysical survey
GPS and total station surveys
Data structuring and enhancement: 
2d modelling - raster
2d modelling - vector
3d modelling - interactive
3d modelling - vector
Geo-referencing and projection
Virtual world modelling
Tags: 
Visualisation
3d data capture
2d imaging
3d imaging
Strategy and project management: 
Documentation
Alternate tool(s): 

Avizo

Practice-led research: 
2d graphic design
2d illustration
3d graphic design
3d modelling - vector
Image manipulation
Platform: 
All major operating systems
Software/programming languages used: 
Mercury Amira
Licence: 
commercial
By natalie.hutchinson at Fri, 19/03/2010 - 12:21

cfp: EVA 2009: Call for Papers

Closing Date: 
31/01/2009

OFFERS OF PAPERS AND WORKSHOPS by 31 January 2009

We invite offers of papers. For proposals we require only a summary of the paper on not more than one page. It must be submitted electronically according to the instructions on the EVA London website, http://www.eva-conferences.com/eva_london/.

Papers may be on any aspect of EVA London's focus on visualisation for the arts and culture, broadly interpreted, including technology, use and users, creative, visual and performing arts and music, strategy,

Discipline: 
Archaeology
Librarianship, Information & Museum Studies
Media
Music
Visual Arts
Tags: 
web 2.0
Visualisation
Cultural Heritage
virtual reality
interactivity
augmented reality
2d imaging
3d imaging
By Lydia Horstman at Mon, 10/11/2008 - 16:12

event: ELECTRONIC VISUALISATION AND THE ARTS: EVA 2009

REGISTRATION OPEN
Catch the Early Bird rates before the end of May!
The outstanding EVA London programme is online now:

http://www.eva-conferences.com/eva_london/

*When?* 6th-8th July 2009
*Where?* British Computer Society, London WD2E 7HA

EVA London 2009 will debate the issues, discuss trends and demonstrate
the digitial possibilities in:
• Reconstructive archaeology
* Digital history
* Virtual museology
• Digital arts concepts and practice
• Immersive environments
• Digital performance
• Computer music

Tags: 
web 2.0
Visualisation
Cultural Heritage
virtual reality
interactivity
augmented reality
2d imaging
3d imaging
Discipline: 
Archaeology
Librarianship, Information & Museum Studies
Media
Music
Visual Arts
By Lydia Horstman at Mon, 10/11/2008 - 16:08